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Quantas Airlines<br /><br />After every flight, Quantas pilots fill out a form, called a "gripe sheet," which tells mechanics about problems with the aircraft. The mechanics correct the problems, document their repairs on the form, and then pilots review the gripe sheets before the next flight.<br /><br />Never let it be said that ground crews lack a sense of humor. Here are some actual maintenance complaints submitted by Quantas' pilots and the solutions recorded by maintenance engineers.<br /><br />By the way, Quantas is the only major airline that has never had an accident.<br /><br />(P= The problem logged by the pilot.)<br /><br />(S= The solution and action taken by mechanics.)<br /><br /><br />1. P: Left inside main tire almost needs replacement.<br />S: Almost replaced left inside main tire.<br /><br /><br />2. P: Test flight OK, except auto-land very rough.<br />S: Auto-land not installed on this aircraft.<br /><br /><br />3. P: Dead bugs on windshield.<br />S: Live bugs on back-order.<br /><br /><br />4. P: Number 3 engine missing.<br />S: Engine found on right wing after brief search.<br /><br /><br />5. P: IFF inoperative.<br />S: IFF always inoperative in OFF mode.
